Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment

Prerequisites
To successfully complete your exam, you should have a minimum of one year of experience managing day-to-day issues with desktop deployments.
You should also have experience in:

Deploying desktop operating systems
Automating and customising deployments by using scripts and answer files
Deploying applications during and after operating system deployments
Deploying upgrade packages
Using Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) tools
Using Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE)
Upgrading existing systems.
Who is this course for?
This course is for those wanting to show that you are ready to lead an upcoming deployment, or if you want your CV to stand out to a potential employer looking for a BDD expert.
What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

Deploy the 2007 Microsoft Office system
Configure Windows Vista automated installation settings
Deploy Windows Vista
Use Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) workbench
Use Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)
Manage user-state migration.
What certificate will I get?
After passing this course, you will receive the MCTS Business Desktop Deployment certification.
What course materials do I get?
To help you excel in your examinations through effective and efficient learning, ICS will provide you with all the learning materials necessary:

Flash video tutorials led by a virtual instructor
Interactive simulations and resources
E-books
Practice exams
Microsoft-branded supporting textbook 
Course and assessment guide to help you pass your exams.
What support do I get?
You will have access to our dedicated ICS Technology Student Community, which will allow you to share and collaborate with your peers, get interactive and expert feedback from tutors and browse our resource library.
You will also receive 6 months of email tutorial support.
Sample Course Material
 
Related Courses

MCTS Windows Vista, Configuration.



Course Outline
Section 1

Module 1: Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops
Overview of the Windows Vista Desktop Deployment Process
Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Life Cycle
Planning Windows Vista Deployments
Understanding Volume Activation
Module 2: Application Compatibility Remediation
Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
Lab: Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
Module 3: User State Migration
Overview of the User State Migration Task
Introduction to the User State Migration Tool 3.0
Lab: Migrating User State Using the User State Migration Tool
Module 4: Automated Installation Technologies for Windows Vista
Overview of the Windows Vista Installation Architecture
Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
Deploying Windows Vista using Windows Deployment Services
Lab: How to Deploy a Windows Vista Image Using Windows Deployment Services
Module 5: Deploying Windows Vista Using BDD 2007
Overview of BDD 2007 Deployment Methods
Deploying a Lite Touch Scenario Using BDD 2007
Lab: Performing a Lite Touch Installation Using BDD 2007
Module 6: Deploying Vista Using BDD 2007 Zero Touch Installation
Preparing the Deployment Environment for Zero Touch
Deploying a Zero Touch Scenario Using BDD 2007 and the OSD Feature Pack
Lab: Deploying Windows Vista Using BDD 2007 Zero Touch
Module 7: Securing a Windows Vista Desktop
Overview of Desktop Security
Security Enhancements in Windows Vista
Lab: Securing a Windows Vista Desktop.
Section 2

Module 1: Preparing to Deploy Microsoft Office 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007
Identifying Office 2007 Deployment Resources
Microsoft Office Deployment Guidelines and Technologies
Module 2: Planning for a Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment
Planning for the Office 2007 Open XML File Format
Assessing the Network Environment for Office 2007
Lab: Planning for a Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment
Module 3: Understanding the Office 2007 Setup Architecture
Understanding the Use of the Local Installation Source
Setup Sequence of Events in the 2007 Office System
Lab: Installing Microsoft Office 2007
Module 4: Customising the Office 2007 Installation
Configuring the Installation
Customising the User Environment Using Group Policy
Lab: Customising the Office 2007 Installation
Module 5: Selecting an Office 2007 Deployment Method
Understanding Infrastructure Management Techniques
Using Group Policy to Deploy Office 2007
Lab: Deploying Office 2007 Using Group Policy
Module 6: Office 2007 Multilingual Architecture
Overview of Multilingual Architecture in Office 2007
Deploying Multiple Languages in Office 2007
Lab: Deploying Multiple Language Versions of Office 2007.




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Assessment
Your knowledge of the course materials will be assessed by an examination. This can be sat at your local authorised Prometric test centre:

TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops: Exam 70-624
Please note that examination fees are additional to course fees.
Hours of Study
40-80 hours
Minimum System Requirements

600MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent
Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista
128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended)
128MB available disc space
CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01SP2.